These Celebrity-Approved Travel Outfits Are Comfortable And Cool

Whether you're taking a train, plane or private jet, the most obvious thing to wear when it comes to travelling has got to be a plain old tracksuit, right? Yes and no. Maya Jama, the very well-travelled host of Love Island, did once wear one to touch down in South Africa. But, styled with a lime green baby tee and some slimline black shades, the result was a degree more polished than your average sweatshirt and trackies combo, striking the perfect balance between comfortable and cool.

There are several ways to achieve a similarly elevated take on the dreaded 'l' word: loungewear. Lori Harvey's trick to turning that particular genre of clothing into a chic proposition is to throw on a trophy jacket, adding some look-at-me factor to an otherwise oh-so-comfortable outfit. Bella Hadid, meanwhile, lends polish to her leggings with sleek ballet flats (seek out a soft leather pair so they'll be gentle on swollen ankles).

Speaking of swollen ankles, there are a couple of in-flight essentials that you might want to add to your carry-on luggage so that you can guarantee your travel outfit covers all eventualities. Falke's Vitalizer Women Knee-High Socks actively support blood circulation through defined compression, making them an ideal companion if you're flying long-haul and don't want to arrive with swollen or heavy legs. If you tend to get cold when you're flying - or taking the train, for that matter - Rise & Fall's Finest Cashmere Scarf, available in 13 delectable shades, is big enough to wrap around the top half of your body or your legs for an added layer of warmth. And as well as loungewear, clothes with stretch will obviously be more comfortable than anything rigid like tailoring or denim.

Other excellent plus ones when you're on the move are onesies (Kim Kardashian thinks so anyway...), baby tees, comfortable trainers and crease-free shirt dresses that are polished yet practical. If those two adjectives don't sum up the ideal travel outfit, I don't know what does. Keep scrolling to see exactly what you should bookmark for your next trip.

The Cult Sweatshirt

On the smash-hit promo trail for tennis movie Challengers, Zendaya has served oh-so-many style aces, including this sweatshirt, a nod to a certain slogan tee that her character sports.

The Onesie

Kim Kardashian's version of athleisure is a scoop-neck onesie from SKIMS. Duh. Styled with trainers and a grey marl zip-up, my only concern is that your legs might catch a chill if it's a night flight. Her private jet is probably stocked with blankets so consider packing your own or an extra pair of sweatpants the next time you're flying.

The Trophy Jacket

If you want to be warm yet still look sharp on arrival, Lori Harvey's trophy jacket is the only flex you need to get on first name terms with - and pronto. Styled with a bodysuit and slides, it's the definition of low maintenance.

A Baby Tee

Maya Jama's cute tracksuit and baby tee combo is a great option if you're heading out shortly after arriving at the airport. Swap the hoodie for a blazer, the sweatpants for jeans and you're good to go. (The sunglasses can stay put.)

Ballet Pumps

Even if you're travelling first-class, your feet can still swell up. It's a fact. So instead of wearing a constrictive pair of shoes that you'll struggle to put back on, why not try a soft pair of ballet pumps? Not only have they made a huge comeback thanks to balletcore, but they'll be much more forgiving than loafers or court heels (shudder).

The Holdall

Kylie Jenner might take a glam approach to air travel - I think those might be thigh-high cargo boots - but she's still a practical girl at heart. That bedazzled holdall is the perfect size for a long weekend, no?

The Trainers

Didi Stone's bright white trainers were the perfect finishing touch to her tracksuit two-piece. Apart from sliders, I can't think of a more comfortable shoe to wear when you're feet might swell ever-so-slightly.

The Shirt Dress

When Andie MacDowell touched down at Nice Airport, she looked like she was heading straight to a lunch meeting in Cannes. If you're travelling for work, a non-crease shirt dress is a safe bet. Look for knitted options that won't get rumpled (even if you're sat in economy).

The Co-Ord

Arriving at the Cannes Film Festival, Laura Harrier wore a striped co-ord that definitely would have passed muster, with no switch-ups necessary, on La Croisette. Simple and sharp, especially styled with a white T-shirt, try it the next time you need to hit the ground running after a flight.

Natalie Hammond is Grazia’s Senior Fashion News Editor. She loves winter, hates summer and can often be found writing about the weather (and what on earth to wear).